Wanderlei sued by former coach, feels ‘stabbed in the back’
The partnership between Wanderlei Silva and former Chute Boxe conditioning coach Rafael Alejarra ended in 2009, and Rafael founded his…
The partnership between Wanderlei Silva and former Chute Boxe conditioning coach Rafael Alejarra ended in 2009, and Rafael founded his own academy where he started to train the likes of Demian Maia and Rogerio Minotouro. Now Alejarra has launched judicial proceedings in Brazil against Wanderlei.
I feel I have been betrayed. He always had the dream to come to USA. He came and I lodged him in my house because he had no place to stay in. I always said good words about him to other athletes. What do I make of this? I was surprised of course, Wanderlei told R7.com.
I even don’t know whether I can comment the case publicly so I will explain the reason for the proceedings only later.
The worst thing is the disappointment, the problem isn’t the money. Money isn’t all in life. I felt like I was stabbed on the back. He was my personal friend and confidant.”
Alejarra is claiming that Silva owes him some money, although it is not clear whether that claim is for services rendered or for early termination of some agreement.
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